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The "fuck you got mine" attitude so many homeowners have and deliberate supply restriction to increase property values makes it a smart investment on paper, at the cost of screwing everyone else coming after you.


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adamredwoods08/01/2025

Due to the massive influx of wealth caused by the pandemic. Median adult wealth is made from real estate, not stocks or a golden job.

https://www.pewresearch.org/2023/12/04/the-assets-households...

In fact, I feel everyone should own and anyone with two properties should be taxed heavily.

JKCalhoun07/31/2025

I'm not sure why it has to be that way. Build more houses.

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grumple08/01/2025

The restrictions on supply are generally economical. Every day, building gets more expensive; labor and parts both cost more. That is going to cause the average home to cost more, even older ones, as you always have the option to get a new build at current rates or an older one for slightly cheaper.